Marinated Spruce Grouse

1h
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Ready In


"Spruce Grouse are small birds, usually weighing less than a pound and a half. Other small game birds may be substituted. Adapted from The Alaskan Wilderness Cookbook."

Original is 6 servings
  • SAUCE
  • FOR SERVING

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (283.5 g)
  • Calories 447.3
  • Total Fat - 27.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 12.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 44.5 mg
  • Sodium - 498.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 44.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 5.4 g
  • Sugars - 13.2 g
  • Protein - 8.8 g
  • Calcium - 168 mg
  • Iron - 1.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 10.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cover birds with half-and-half.

Step 2

Set aside for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Combine flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cloves, thyme and juniper berries in a shallow dish.

Step 4

Roll grouse in flour mixture.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet.

Step 6

Cook grouse until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Step 7

Meanwhile, make sauce:

Step 8

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.

Step 9

Stir in flour and cook slowly for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Gradually stir in milk.

Step 11

Cook, stirring, several minutes until sauce is thickened.

Step 12

Add wine, salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 13

To serve: Spread jelly over toast.

Step 14

Place one grouse on each piece.

Step 15

Top with sauce.

Tips


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